| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | The level of technology, power and berm-busting capability packed into this 152-pound rocketship is mind-boggling, and the way it can tear up a motocross track in an expert’s hands must be seen to be believed. It’s nothing short of a youth motocrosser’s dream machine. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Kawasaki KX 85 Motocross | 
    | Year | 2011 | 
    | Category | Minibike, cross | 
| Price as new | US$ 3899.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 2.4   See the detailed rating of the fun-factor, engine performance, racing track capabilities, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 84.0 ccm (5.13 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | 
    | Compression | 10.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 48.5 x 45.8 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 | 
    | Ignition | Digital CDI | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° | 
    | Trail | 89 mm (3.5 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18 position compression damping adjustment/ 10.8 in. | 
    | Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK  single shock system with 4 position compression and 20 position damping adjustment plus adjustable spring preload/ 10.8 in. | 
    | Front tire | 70/100-17 | 
    | Rear tire | 90/100-14 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 69.0 kg (152.1 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 841 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1054 mm (41.5 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 1821 mm (71.7 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 734 mm (28.9 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 340 mm (13.4 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1255 mm (49.4 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 5.68 litres (1.50 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Lime Green | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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